Books for Pagan Children: Teens (H-L)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Gatekeeper'sSon, The by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  Delivered stillborn, Sooshay-Chan was unexpectedly brought back to life when his mother, Mi, summoned the previous Gatekeeper, Kazuko, to formally accept her role as Guardian of the Gateway. Because he demonstrates knowledge and skills no child should possess, his family suspects the boy has been reborn with the soul of his grandfather. Mi is the only one who knows that her father’s spirit has traded places with the spirit of her unborn son in the Realms Beyond. When warned by her sister named for the virtue of Justice that she must send her father’s spirit back, or the ancient Goddess of Death will escape into the realm of living, she is torn. Never before has a Guardian had a living child; Sooshay-Chan is unique in all the history of the land. How can she save her son without destroying the world?

• Halloween! by Silver RavenWolf  (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Just where did the autumn gaiety begin? Let Silver RavenWolf guide you through the cobwebby corners of time to uncover the history behind Halloween. Honor the spirit of this hallowed harvest holiday.

• Heart's Blood (Pit Dragon Chronicles) by Jane Yolen (Fantasy)
  Jakkin risks everything--his freedom, his dragon, even his life--to rescue his beloved in this stirring sequel to Dragon's Blood.

• Juniper by Monica Furlong (Fantasy)
  Though Juniper enjoys the easy life of a medieval princess, she chooses to learn about herbs, healing, and the magic within nature from her strange and difficult godmother. As her training comes to an end, Juniper discovers that her power-hungry aunt is using black magic to seize the throne. Juniper must use her as-yet-untested powers to stop her—before the kingdom is destroyed!

• Lammas: Celebrating the Fruits of the First Harvest by Anna Franklin (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Once a prominent Celtic festival known as Lughnasa (from the Gaelic násad, games or assembly, ofLugh, a Celtic deity and hero), Lammas is a joyful celebration of the first harvest. In an age when crops can be imported all year round, we tend to forget just how important this time was to our ancestors―the failure of the harvest meant starvation and death. Early August was a time to celebrate the fruits of the first harvest and work positive magic for prosperity and protection.

• Llewellyn's Witch's Coloring Book by Mickie Mueller (Activity) *PAGAN*
  Brighten your days with the magic of color! Featuring the expressive artwork of six popular Llewellyn artists, this coloring book will take you to an enchanted realm of reverie and quiet pleasure. Includes more than 60 colorable pictures of witch's potions, ancient rituals, magical symbols, and more. Each page has perforated edges for easy removal and is suitable for display in a standard frame.

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Books for Pagan Children: Parenting (R-W)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Raising Witches: Teaching The Wiccan Faith To Children by Ashleen O'Gaea (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  This is the first book that gives parents the means to teach their children Wicca in a more formal fashion. Featuring a Wiccan curriculum for each of the five age groups from infancy to young adulthood, O'Gaea shows parents how to effectively weave Wicca into a child's natural progression of learning.

• Sacred Seasons: Celebrating Nature Spirituality as a Family by October's Autumn Child (Non-Fiction)
  For those of us that embrace the theology of mysticism, Nature-based spirituality, or polytheism finding fun, enriching ways to involve our children in our beliefs can be challenging. In this book I have created a section for each of the eight most celebrated holidays of modern pagan faith. Each section includes some folklore and origins, alternative names, activities, crafts, recipes, decorations and much more for each season. There are also miscellaneous patterns and decorations.

• Starbright--Meditations for Children by Maureen Garth (Activity)
  Driven by the desire to help her three-year-old daughter settle down into a peaceful night's sleep, Maureen Garth devised meditations that would help her daughter feel secure and cared for. Starbright is a collection of the stories Garth created as her child grew older. These innovative meditations are simple visualizations parents and teachers can read to their children to help them sleep, develop concentration, awaken creativity, and learn to quiet themselves.

• WiccaCraft for Families by Margie McArthur (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  This is a complete in-depth handbook covering all aspects of Wicca written for family use. It covers not only the Sabbats and other Circle workings but also Passages (birth, puberty, marriage, ageing and death), Home Blessing, Spirit Quests and more. Basic information is also provided on pets, plants and gardening, crystals and herbs oriented towards younger children. Each Sabbat chapter first presents the philosophy and traditional customs for that festival and then gives a selection of appropriate music (words and musical notation), recipes and family activities. Following this is a family ritual/play.

• With Child: Wisdom and Traditions for Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood by Deborah Jackson (Non-Fiction)
  Beautifully illustrated with over 150 paintings and drawings, With Child celebrates the wonder of pregnancy and motherhood. Drawing on the vast, inherited body of wisdom of mothers around the world, expert Deborah Jackson has translated ancient rituals and myths into practical knowledge that will instruct and encourage mothers (and fathers too). With Childtakes us around the world and through the ages in a fascinating presentation of panhuman maternal wisdom. With Child is the perfect gift for mothers and mothers-to-be, a beautiful and unique volume to be treasured and shared by all parents.

Books for Pagan Children: Teens (A-D)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

• Autumn Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon by Ellen Dugan (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Mabon, Feast of Avalon, Cornucopia, Harvest Home, Festival of the Vine . . . there are many names for this magickal holiday that celebrates the autumn equinox, the first day of fall. Ellen Dugan takes a fresh look at this "forgotten" Sabbat and demonstrates how to make the most of this enchanting season.

• Beauty's Children by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  Kyoei. Kodokuna. Daiji. Each is a daughter of Mi, the unforetold sixth daughter of Sooshay and Keylei, who was turned into an enchanted freak by her older sisters, complete with wings and a mermaid tail. Each has lived without her mother, but none has escaped her touch. Each daughter’s tale speaks of Mi’s own journey to accept her sisters’ charge of loving herself first and best in order to break the terrible spell. And now, more than two decades after Mi was tricked in her unique form, the spirits of the ancestors who once guided her older sisters to trap her, have returned. The children of Mi are now called to witness her worthiness to become the Guardian of the Gateway to the Realms Beyond.

• Beltane: Springtime Rituals, Lore, & Celebration by Raven Grimassi (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Discover the roots of Beltane or "bright fire," the ancient Pagan festival that celebrates spring, and the return of nature's season of growth and renewal. In the only book written solely on this ancient Pagan festival, you'll explore the evolution of the May Pole and various folklore characters connected to May Day celebrations. Raven Grimassi reveals the history behind the revelry, and shows you how to welcome this sacred season of fertility, growth, and gain.

• Candlemas: Feast of Flames by Amber K (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Beyond the darkness of winter, there is an oasis of light and warmth on the journey from solstice to spring. Known as Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigantia, or Lupercus, it is a hope-filled celebration held in early February to welcome the returning light and the promise of spring. Candlemas sheds light on the origins, lore, and customs of this ancient holy day.

• Celts,The (British Museum Activity Books) by MikeCorbishley (Activity)
  This activity book produced by the British Museum is a must for teachers, home educators and children interested in the Celts.

• Dragon's Blood (Pit Dragon Chronicles) by Jane Yolen (Fantasy)
  Training a dragon to be a fighting champion is the only way to freedom for fifteen-year-old Jakkin.

• Dragon's Heart (Pit Dragon Chronicles) by Jane Yolen (Fantasy)
  Austar IV isn't the planet it once was, and when Jakkin and Akki finally return to the dragon nursery, their homecoming arouses mixed emotions. Together they've survived the insurmountable, and now they can weather the brutal conditions of Dark After and communicate with the dragons they love. But with this knowledge comes responsibility. What they've learned about survival could transform the planet--or, if entrusted to the wrong hands, bring about its destruction. Akki's insistence that she return to the Rokk to finish her training and begin new experiments drives a chasm between her and Jakkin. Suddenly she finds herself in the midst of a political battle that could claim her life. Only Jakkin can save her. If only he could reach her.

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Books for Pagan Children: Parenting (P)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide by Christian Rätsch (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity.

• Pagan Degrees for Children by Shanddaramon (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  This book provides a system of learning Pagan and good living concepts just for children and young adults through three main degrees. Children from the ages of 5 - 18 can work on obtaining the Neophyte, Apprentice, and Mage Degrees by meeting specific goals designed for children and by completing the requirements for earning Achievement Awards. The Neophyte Degree is subdivided into several Levels to help give young children small and easily obtainable goals. Provided with each Degree and Award is a great deal of information and sources for learning and for exploring.

• Pagan Family, The: Handing the Old Ways Down by Ceisiwr Serith (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  "The Pagan Family" provides general advice for Pagans who wished to celebrate their religion as a family on the construction of rituals, as well as ritual guidelines for weddings, births, birthdays, seasonal celebrations, lunar phases, coming of age, divorce and death. The book also contains suggestions for the creation of the sacred home (including blessings and household shrines); activities for children such as meditations, mask and rattle making, drumming and storytelling; suggested prayers for throughout the day; tips for teaching children about paganism. References and resources for further information are included in the appendices.

• Pagan Homeschooling by Kristin Madden (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Pagan Homeschooling is the first book to address the needs of families, and this hands-on manual is packed with resources, checklists, questionnaires, exercises, arts and crafts, experiments, spells, rituals, and more.

• Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child by Kristin Madden (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Pagan Parenting by Kristin Madden is the first book to honestly and boldly approach all of the problems a Pagan might face while trying to raise a child. This is an excellent book to have, whether you have a child now, or are planning on having one soon.

• Parenting Pagan Tots by Janet Callahan (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Parenting Pagan Tots is for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ms. Callahan, a mother of two young children, includes many details on ways to build a tradition specifically for your family, while including the youngest members, while also talking about considerations for things like handling mainstream media and other people's holidays.

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Books for Pagan Children: Middle School/Tween (S-W)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Seasons of Magic: A Girl's Journey by Laurel Ann Reinhardt (Fiction)
  As Erin watches the Wheel of the Year turn, she discovers that the changing seasons also mirror changes in her relationship with her inner self and those around her. This heartwarming tale of one girl's magical journey will delight readers of all ages. Along the way you will discover lessons about Imbolc (February 2, a time of returning light); Spring Equinox (March 20, promises of spring); Beltaine (May 1, the sowing of seeds); Summer Solstice (June 21, the fullness of summer); Lammas (August 2, the first harvest); Fall Equinox (September 21, the full harvest); Samhain (October 31, the season of ancestors); and Yule (December 21, a celebration of the darkness of winter).  Seasons of Magic also includes a journal with questions to help you further explore the seasonal festivals and design your own celebrations.

• Spellcraft: a Primer for the Young Magician by Lilith McLelland (Non-Fiction)
  A book of magical empowerment for kids and young teens, SPELLCRAFT tells you how to tap into your own magical powers to improve your life and give you confidence -- safely and easily. It covers the basics of magic and meditation, teaches you how to get in touch with your inner powers, and what magic really is. You'll explore spells for homework, for controlling your temper, for personal protection, spells to shield yourself from bad energy, and more. You'll also learn about magical colors, crystals and herbs, making magic charms and wands, working with guardian spirits, and earth magic. Most importantly, you'll learn about people, spirits and techniques to avoid! This is an easy-to-understand book, designed to help kids develop a sense of personal power and the responsibility that goes with it.

• Walk When the Moon Is Full by Frances Hamerstrom (Non-Fiction)
  The author describes thirteen moonlight walks with her children and the nature observations they made.

• What's Your Sign? A Cosmic Guide for Young Astrologers by Madalyn Aslan (Non-Fiction)
  What's Your Sign? is beautifully color-illustrated, and includes a spinner wheel on the back cover which uncovers each sign's basics, tabs down the side of the book to easily find each sun sign chapter, and a 14" x 18" fold-out poster of all the signs.

• Witch Crafts: 101 Projects for Creative Pagans by Willow Polson (Activity)
  Whether you're a novice crafter into Norse lore or a practicing Pagan in need of personal tips on Celtic leatherwork, this handy, easy-to-use book will charm you and your entire family. The enchanting designs represent authentic Pagan lore and culture, and can be used for both practical and sacred purposes. Learn how to make a variety of unique items to delight all the senses.

• Witch of Blackbird Pond, The by Elizabeth George Speare (Fiction)
  Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at the cold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home will never be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. In her relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropical bird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that is now caged and lonely. The only place where Kit feels completely free is in the meadows, where she enjoys the company of the old Quaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, and on occasion, her young sailor friend Nat. But when Kit's friendship with the "witch" is discovered, Kit is faced with suspicion, fear, and anger. She herself is accused of witchcraft!

Books for Pagan Children: Parenting (M-N)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Magickal Crafts by Kristin Madden (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  Make unique crafts for the eight Neopagan holidays and lunar phases. Craft sacred spaces, magical tools, oracles and altar pieces. Experiment with meditations, spells and other magical exercises. Create special gifts and mouth-watering delicacies for handfastings, baby blessings, adulthood celebrations and more. Design and wear ritual and fun garb, as well as body oils and henna body art. Contains dozens of photos to guide you through the projects. Perfect for crafty Wiccans, Pagans, Druids and all others who walk the Earth's path.

• Moonbeam: A Book of Meditations for Children by Maureen Garth (Activity)
  Maureen Garth′s popular meditations for children were born out of the author′s desire to help her three-year-old daughter sleep soundly. Developing ′the gentle art of going within′, her delightful stories helped her child - and many others around the world - to feel secure and to sleep peacefully. In Moonbeam, Garth invites her readers to accompany her on journeys into an imaginative world of animals, people and places. 

• Nature's Children: Celebrating the Seasons in a Pagan Family by Rachel Mayatt (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  An excellent book on seasonal celebrations that include children. Rites of passage and seasonal celebrations are included as are thoughts on the wider aspects of bringing up children in a Pagan family. Ideas and suggestions can easily be picked out and adapted to suit particular situations.

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Books for Pagan Children: Middle School/Tween (G-R)

It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists.

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• Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  This amazing book is an essential reference and permanent resource for every aspirant. It is illustrated with original art by Oberon and friends, as well as hundred of woodcuts from medieval manuscripts and alchemical texts--plus, charts, tables and diagrams.

• If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson (Non-Fiction)
  What are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts.

• Mabinogion Tetralogy by Evangeline Walton (Myths)
  The Mabinogion is internationally recognized as the world's finest arc of Celtic mythology; Walton's vivid retelling introduces an ancient world of gods and monsters, heroes, kings and quests, making accessible one of the greatest fantasy sagas of all time.

• Maid of the North by E. Phelps (Myths)
  A collection of twenty-one folk and fairy tales from around the world featuring clever heroines.

• Return of the Light, The: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards (Myths)
  Celebrating the solstices - particularly the moment of the sun's return at midwinter, on December 21 - is a nearly universal human urge, one that dates back thousands of years and has been identified in a wide variety of cultures. Now The Return of the Light makes an ideal companion for all who carry on this tradition, no matter what their faith. Twelve stories - from North America, China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia - honour this moment, helping to renew our wonder of the miracle of rebirth and the power of transition from darkness into light.

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